1943 Map of Delano Peak

About this map

The high peaks of the Tushar Mountains dominate this 1943 edition, highlighting the topographic extremes of south-central Utah before modern development. Centered on Delano Peak, the map reveals a landscape defined by its mining and forestry history. The presence of the Sevier Mine near Upper Kimberly and the Deer Trail Mine on the eastern slopes above Marysvale points to a period when mineral extraction was a primary economic driver in the region. This survey, based on field work from the late 1930s, captures the distribution of remote outposts such as Butler Beck Cabin and Telluride Cabin within the Fishlake National Forest. The network of ranger stations, including the Delano Ranger Sta and Big Flat Guard Sta, illustrates the early administrative footprint of the Forest Service in managing these high-altitude meadows and watersheds like Bullion Pasture and Big John Flat.